What The Church Can Learn From Harley-Davidson: Connecting With Today's Culture - Softcover

Cole, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1946210005 ISBN 13: 9781946210005

Publisher: Outward-Focused Network, 2017

Synopsis

SERVING JESUS should be an outward-focused adventure. Unfortunately, many churches have become inward-focused over time and have lost the ability to connect with the culture of today. Just as many people are afraid of riding motorcycles, some church attenders are afraid of making relationships with people who live and act differently. This disconnect tends to show a judgmental attitude from the Church towards others. The Harley-Davidson story is a great example of an organization that accepts anyone who comes in the door. Outlaw Bikers, Rich Urban Bikers, and those in between are treated the same when they enter the Harley-Davidson Dealerships. Their acceptance and lack of judgement gives bikers the gift of belonging. Isn't this what the church should be about? Take this journey with us as you explore what the Church can learn from Harley Davidson.-Dave and Debbie Cole

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About the Author

Dave E. Cole grew up in the Pacific Northwest and prior to

becoming a pastor, he co-owned and operated a successful painting

company in the Seattle area while attending college. His expertise

with both the secular business and church world brings a wide

arena of knowledge and experience in helping organizations and

churches refocus from an inward-focused culture to an outward-focused

culture.

Dave and his wife Debbie became lead pastors in East

Wenatchee, Washington in 1982. During this time, Dave began

a motorcycle ministry in the church called the "ICC Riders." The

church bikers were challenged to reach out to those in this subcul-

ture. Soon the parking lot at the church began to be filled

with motorcycles.

In 2002 Dave moved to Seattle as a team leader with the

Northwest Ministry Network, and continued to challenge pastors

and congregations to move beyond the status quo. During this

time, Dave and Debbie began regular motorcycle rides for pastors

and spouses that created community and health. Recently, Dave

completed his doctoral studies in developing an outward-focused

church culture and marked over 100,000 miles on his

Harley-Davidson.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Outward-Focused Network
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1946210005
• ISBN 13: 9781946210005
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124